Life confronts us with the Absolute and the Ideal. The former leaves no place for compromise; the latter demands that we be flexible. The parasha shows us the differrence.
Sarah recognized Hashem - with Abraham - when she was thirty-eight, the thirty-eighth year being reckoned with the earlier period, of not knowing Hashem.
Syrian flag raised again in London as embassy reopens after more than a decade, signaling a cautious renewal of diplomatic activity between London and Damascus.
A hostage of the 1970 PFLP hijacking insists that Israel stick to its guns in implementing Trump's plan. Opinion.
Once again Hebron and the Land of Israel are rising to renewed life, this time through the descendants of Avraham our father, who settle the Land of the Patriarchs and Hebron with self-sacrifice.
In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his legal battle and President Trump’s involvement: "The trial only embarrasses the prosecution."
The military court in Beit Lid opened a hearing today on a request by the lawyers of Force 100 soldiers accused in the Sde Teiman case to cancel the indictment against them.
In joint operation, security forces thwart terror attacks, arrest 50 terror suspects.
A senior official in Assad’s regime is accused of torture and the killing of detainees. According to the prosecution, he hid in Europe for years with the help of intelligence agencies, including the Mossad.
Neta Halevi, age seven, was killed Thursday morning while riding his bike on his way to school.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns against transferring authority over Gaza to hostile elements, demands public be privy to full text of agreements.
New University of Haifa study reveals Natufian hunter-gatherers relied on waterfowl from coastal lakes and marshes at the end of the Ice Age.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against the accelerated military buildup in China, saying "The Chinese are undertaking the most rapid military buildup in human history."
Justice Minister Yariv Levin digs in his heels on choice of candidate to lead investigation into Military Advocate General, Force 100 affair. 'Any other result will lead to covering up the truth.'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is backing the senior police commissioner who was questioned by the Police Investigations Department rather than seeking to replace him.
Rioters set fire to mosque, scrawl graffiti at scene.
An intelligence officer who called the scenario of a Hamas incursion "entirely imaginary" and ignored warnings that contributed to the failure, has returned to active service in the IDF Intelligence Department.
A new stream flows into the Galilee, marking a small start in the battle to save the Kinneret, as the Mideast drought continues.
US Ambassador and Syria Envoy Tom Barrack calls Syrian President al-Sharaa’s White House meeting 'historic shift,' praises Syria’s move from isolation to regional partnership.
The footage was revealed as part of an innovative conference to promote medical solutions for the battlefield held by the IDF Medical Corps.
Something is rotten in the state of American Conservatives. Just ask Ben Shapiro. Opinion.
Rabbi David Samson: "Just as a person can’t pick up a scalpel and become a brain surgeon without years of preparation, a person cannot become a Jewish Meditator without first meeting all of the entrance requirements."
Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry - but finds a genetic disorder.
IDF carries out strikes on a weapons storage facility and underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
MBS saying he will only normalize relations with Israel if it provides the dates for establishing a Palestinian Arab state is holding peace for ransom. Washington must reject the Saudi political extortion. Opinion.
CENTCOM reports 22 operations against ISIS in Syria last month, killing 5 and capturing 19. The raids weakened ISIS’s ability to operate locally or globally.
They are bullies--and are therefore cowards who never act alone, and, in masking, refuse to be held accountable for their actions. Opinion.
Time magazine names Eli Sharabi’s memoir “Hostage” one of the year’s top 100 books. Sharabi, held by Hamas for 491 days, recounts his ordeal and loss in a raw account that reached NYT bestseller status.
Like most rabbis, Rabbi Price held that it is appropriate to convert non-Jewish spouses, even if they do not intend to observe mitzvot, in order to preserve the Jewish identity of the Jew and their descendants.
Germany arrests another suspect in a Hamas-linked plot targeting Jewish institutions. The man allegedly smuggled weapons and ammo to a Berlin cell.
Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.
British PM Keir Starmer urges BBC to correct their mistakes after Trump threatens to sue the broadcaster for $1B over a misleading speech edit.
IAEA says in latest report that Iran has blocked access to bombed nuclear sites for five months. The agency warns its enriched uranium stockpile is unverified and calls the situation “a matter of serious concern.”
Toronto police are seeking a suspect in a suspected hate-motivated assault on a Jewish man which occurred in September. The attacker, a passenger in a moving vehicle, hurled slurs and assaulted the victim.
A documentary produced by Iranian news agency, titled “Missiles Over Bazan”, aims to present “the truth about the war.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US expects “good deals” with Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington next week.
The decision follows discussions between Transportation Minister Miri Regev and her Moroccan counterpart, and was approved by aviation authorities in both countries.
Officials say Hamas possesses full details on all hostages, including those held by Islamic Jihad: “Pressure must be applied until the last one is returned.”
Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz condemns recent violence by extremists in Judea and Samaria, backs IDF and police actions, and calls for sovereignty to restore law and protect innocent civilians.
Cyril Ramaphosa claims boycotts are ineffective in response to the Trump Administration's decision not to attend the GA summit in South Africa, despite his party's endorsement of the anti-Israel BDS movement.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denies report that the US is planning to establish a large military base in the Gaza envelope.
Israel cannot turn a blind eye to the past. Opinion.
After a term marked by successes such as the Pager Operation against Hezbollah, Mossad Director David Barnea has requested to end his term in June.
A powerful message against antisemitism - Russian figure skater Mark Kondratiuk chose to perform before millions of viewers to the tune of the classic Jewish song “Hava Nagila.”
The Police Investigations Department at the State Attorney's Office detained for questioning with a warning one of the highest ranking police officials, on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office
The US State Department warns that Iran’s regime is fueling regional instability while neglecting urgent domestic crises, including severe water shortages in Tehran.
Captivity survivors Keith and Aviva Siegel appeared before the Committee against Torture and Cruel Punishment and gave their testimony about the humiliation, violence and sexual abuse they and other hostages experienced in Hamas captivity.
MK Nissim Vaturi declared from the Knesset podium that Rabbi Meir Kahane was right about many things, wrongly excluded by Likud, and would be honored today.
At an exhibition in London, Israel's Israeli Ministry of Tourism Director General was seen shaking hands with the Pakistani Prime Minister's tourism advisor.
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli warns to NYPost that the recent spread of right-wing antisemitism thanks to podcasters like Tucker Carlson has become more worrying than left-wing antisemitism.
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities across eight countries for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production networks.
Police are investigating a shooting incident, where a soldier is suspected of playing with his gun and causing it to discharge.
UK Court of Appeal backs government decision to continue F-35 parts exports to Israel, rejecting Al-Haq’s challenge despite concerns over Gaza conflict implications.
Former Chief Rabbi David Lau presided at the ceremony of pop star Noa Kirel and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, likening their professions to the Levites’ temple duties: singing and guarding the gate.
Two earthquakes measuring 5.2 and 5.3 hit Cyprus, are felt in northern Israel.
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo rejected President Trump’s call to ask President Isaac Herzog to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing confidence that Netanyahu will be acquitted.
In a quirky diplomatic gesture, Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” perfume to Syria’s al-Sharaa-spraying both him and his foreign minister in the Oval Office.
Police arrested three Tel Sheva residents for threatening to murder Minister Ben-Gvir over demolitions; a taxi and camera were seized as the investigation continues.
